Guidelines for Effective Dermarolling
Derma rolling is a famous skin needling therapy that helps trigger the skin regeneration process. The procedure carried out using derma rollers is highly effective in treating wrinkles, scars and hyper-pigmentation on the skin. This non-surgical and non-ablative skin treatment is considered way better than other skin treatment solutions as it results in minimal damage to the protective layer of the skin.
The procedure is helpful in increasing the collagen production under the skin. Above all, Dermarolling is devoid of any kind of complications and the cost involved in the process is also negligible as compared to many other procedures and treatment methods.
Here are 5 tips for more effective Dermarolling:
1. Roll in Limits
The concept of Dermarolling is based on rolling of derma rollers on the skin surface. It allows opening up of the skin pores which helps in absorption of more nutrients later when some skin cream is applied. But, you should be careful of undergoing derma rolling treatment too often as excess of rolling can also produce unpleasant results. It leads to opening of pores (creation of small wounds) which can also result in formation of tiny wounds on your skin. They take time (3-4 weeks) to recuperate and create collagen/elastin in your skin. So, rolling sessions should be carried out after proper gap for better results.
2. Clear-Off Dead Cells
You are advised to remove all the dead skin cells from your skins surface before undergoing a derma rolling session. It’s always recommended that you exfoliate your skin by using scrub or any moderate chemical exfoliator for better results. Dead skin cells act as barrier to needle action and hence deserve to be removed in advance.
3. Warm Bath and Skin Softening
Most dermatologists recommends taking a warm bath before a Dermarolling session as it heaps in making the skin softer, thereby ensuring easy roller pin penetration. You can soak your body in warm water just before a rolling session. But, you must dry you skin well before the therapy begins.
Thereon, you can apply derma roller-suitable serum while undergoing therapy as it is believed that serum can penetrate the skin much better and deeper during the needling process than later.
4. Maintain Proper Diet
To make sure that your skin heals on time and small wounds close faster, you should be on a healthy diet rich in proteins, vitamins and carbohydrates. You should maintain proper intake of those nutrients which are known to increase collagen production in the skin.
5. Avoid Sun Exposure
In case you have undergone derma rolling therapy, you must not venture out in sun as it can have harmful effects on the skin. Even if you are required to go out in the sun, apply a sun screen lotion or some kind of sun block so that the sunrays don’t produce burning sensation or cause allergic reactions on your skin. You can recover faster if you limit your exposure to the sun post treatment.
As observed in many cases, people stop derma rolling treatment just after 1-2 sessions for the lack of improvement in their skin. They must understand that collagen production is a slow process and takes time. Therefore, you should be patient and willing to invest time in the treatment for improved results.